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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.05, 241.61 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.05, 241.61 and 58.33 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.05 : 241.61 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.05/241.61 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.05x = 241.61 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.05x = 14,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091.61/161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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